Lowell is welcoming newcomers this year with a twist: the 5th annual Newcomers’ Night will be a Harvest Celebration!

In addition to music, dancing, and delectable samples from local restaurants, this year’s celebration will feature local harvest vegetables from CTI’s sustainable farming program and a pumpkin carving contest with UTEC (United Teen Equality Center) and Girls Inc.

The Newcomers’ Harvest Celebration will be fun for all ages. Whether you have lived or worked in Lowell for five years or five days, this is the party for you!

Enjoy lively bluegrass music by Thunderpants Johnson

Taste delicious appetizers provided by the following restaurants: the new Etsogo Sushi & Asian Cuisine, Angelina’s Pizza & Subs, Tepthida Khmer, Fine Cambodian Cuisine, Delecias Bakery, Alpha Restaurant, and the UTEC farm project.

Local participating organizations and businesses include Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust, Inc., Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Greater Merrimack Valley CVB, Lowell National Historical Park, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, COOL, New England Quilt Museum, UTEC, CTI, Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra, Downtown Neighborhood Association, Lush Beads, Brew’d Awakening Coffeehaus, Salon City, Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce, and the Coffee Mill.

Experience what Lowell has to offer! The event is sponsored by Enterprise Bank, Lowell National Historical Park, The City of Lowell, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce, UMass Lowell, the Lowell Center City Committee & COOL.

Contact Person: LZ Nunn, Cultural Organization of Lowell, 978.275.1831

Lowell Poetry Open Mic and Slam

Brew’d Awakening Coffeehaus, 61 Market Street

7-9:30 pm

Come hear the liveliest and most invigorating poetry around while sipping on a piping hot café latte. A prize will be awarded for the winner of the poetry slam!!!!

Sign up between 6:30-7:00